Rusty roof line D40

[RayK]

I guess after one gets knocked back by Nissan for a claim which I think is a fault of manufacture we go to a forum to see if anyone else has the same problem.
My problem is a rust line appearing along the seams of the roof on my dual cab. a small area is also showing rust blowing out from under the paintwork near the fron windscreen. has anyone else got the same problem?
I believe it has started along the cut where the roofline joins the the chanel.
has any had succes with Nissan with a similar problem. Their cop out is it's out of warranty. My opinion is that this is not a wear part and should last at least 10 yrs. Photo's attached.
RayK

 

[grasshopper]

After trying the dealer, then Nissan Australia direct, is the Consumer affairs agency in your state and or the Media.

 

[Aussie Frontier]

There are a few of us that have had that same problem so Nissan does know there is an issue. Will they admit it ?Not a chance.
What you have to do is prove that the paintwork is not fit for purpose. Consumer Affairs etc will help you out.
However it wont be a quick fix.
Try a search on paint issues and you should find the various threads

 

[steel d40]

Have found the paint on the roof of my d40 to be wafer thin. Tiniest chip rusts in no time. I have had deep scratch on tub for years with no sign of rust at all. Roof got me that scared I tossed a Couplertec in it. Nissan shrugged it off as different depths of paint (????) and that was it. Keep the touchup close at hand I guess.